With the opening of Donald Trump's impeachment trial last Tuesday in the U.S. Senate its become quite apparent that with the Republican party is willfully assisting in the creation of an autocracy. While this may seem like chicken little and the sky is falling or the boy that cried wolf it isn't. In their opening statements Trump's impeachment council asserted that the constitution and the rule of law aren't applicable. This coincides with the defense used by House Republicans during the Judicial Committee hearings in December of 2019. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer proffered amendments on the trials first day asking simply that the Senate vote allow relevant witnesses and evidence from the prosecution and defense be allowed. All 11 amendments were voted down along party lines. If was the constant refrain and complaint House Republicans that House Democrats blocked such submissions, when in fact it was the White House under the direction of Donald Trump to not cooperate with the investigation by blocking witnesses from testifying and the submission of documents.
As for creating an autocracy in the title: When Donald Trump first began asserting that he was unencumbered by the checks and balances written into the constitution and that the rule of law didn't apply as he was president many of course stated that that was completely ridiculous. Yet, these absurd views have gain mainstream acceptance.
Given that acceptance the usurpation of the constitution has began and will continue unabated as Senate Majority Mitch McConnell preordained following his impeachment by the House that Donald Trump would be acquitted no matter the evidence. If this follows its logical course Americas constitution and the Republic which it help to create and supported for over 200 years will come to an end and Donald Trump will become Americas first autocrat.
As for creating an autocracy in the title: When Donald Trump first began asserting that he was unencumbered by the checks and balances written into the constitution and that the rule of law didn't apply as he was president many of course stated that that was completely ridiculous. Yet, these absurd views have gain mainstream acceptance.
Given that acceptance the usurpation of the constitution has began and will continue unabated as Senate Majority Mitch McConnell preordained following his impeachment by the House that Donald Trump would be acquitted no matter the evidence. If this follows its logical course Americas constitution and the Republic which it help to create and supported for over 200 years will come to an end and Donald Trump will become Americas first autocrat.
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